Cubs agree to 1-year deal with backup catcher Wolters
The Chicago Cubs agreed to a one-year deal with catcher Tony Wolters that pays $800,000 while in the major leagues and $150,000 while in the minors, and they designated right-hander James Norwood for assignment on Wednesday.
The Chicago Cubs agreed to a one-year deal with catcher Tony Wolters that pays $800,000 while in the major leagues and $150,000 while in the minors, and they designated right-hander James Norwood for assignment on Wednesday.
Chicago warns Cubs, Sox ballparks may close to fans if virus numbers climb
City officials warned that they may again shut both ballparks to fans if number of COVID-19 cases keep climbing.
City officials warned that they may again shut both ballparks to fans if number of COVID-19 cases keep climbing.
Anthony Rizzo cuts off talks with Cubs as free agency looms
Anthony Rizzo is cutting off talks with the Chicago Cubs on a new contract and is prepared to play the season as free agency looms after the World Series.
Anthony Rizzo is cutting off talks with the Chicago Cubs on a new contract and is prepared to play the season as free agency looms after the World Series.
Cubs option infielder Nico Hoerner to Triple-A Iowa
The Chicago Cubs optioned infielder Nico Hoerner and reliever Brad Wieck to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday.
The Chicago Cubs optioned infielder Nico Hoerner and reliever Brad Wieck to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday.
Cubs fans can expect a different experience Opening Day due to COVID
There is just a week until Opening Day at Wrigley Field, and fans should expect some changes.
There is just a week until Opening Day at Wrigley Field, and fans should expect some changes.
RHP Kyle Hendricks to start on opening day for Chicago Cubs
Cubs manager David Ross announced Tuesday that Kyle Hendricks will get the ball when Chicago begins the season against Pittsburgh on April 1 at Wrigley Field.
Cubs manager David Ross announced Tuesday that Kyle Hendricks will get the ball when Chicago begins the season against Pittsburgh on April 1 at Wrigley Field.
Minor league Cubs player arrested over drugs in Colorado
A minor league baseball player is facing drug charges after police in Colorado found 21 pounds of methamphetamine and 1.2 pounds of oxycodone pills in his Chicago Cubs duffel bag.
A minor league baseball player is facing drug charges after police in Colorado found 21 pounds of methamphetamine and 1.2 pounds of oxycodone pills in his Chicago Cubs duffel bag.
Court: Lawsuit against MLB over foul ball injury at Wrigley Field can proceed
An Illinois appellate court ruled Tuesday a woman struck by a foul ball at Wrigley Field can move ahead with a lawsuit she filed against Major League Baseball.
An Illinois appellate court ruled Tuesday a woman struck by a foul ball at Wrigley Field can move ahead with a lawsuit she filed against Major League Baseball.
'I hit a brick wall': Sluggishness led to surgery for Jon Lester
Jon Lester has been playing catch on flat ground and soon should be able to throw off a mound to work his way into form.
Jon Lester has been playing catch on flat ground and soon should be able to throw off a mound to work his way into form.
Cubs, White Sox ballparks to host fans at 20% capacity for Opening Day
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Monday that both of Chicago's major league baseball teams will be allowed fill their ballparks up to 20 percent capacity when the season opens next month.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Monday that both of Chicago's major league baseball teams will be allowed fill their ballparks up to 20 percent capacity when the season opens next month.
Pirates acquire RHP Underwood in trade with Cubs
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired right-hander Duane Underwood Jr. in a trade with the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired right-hander Duane Underwood Jr. in a trade with the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.
Pedro Strop back in Cubs camp after COVID-19 issue
Chicago Cubs reliever Pedro Strop has returned to training camp after he was kept away for a couple days for violating baseball’s COVID-19 protocols.
Chicago Cubs reliever Pedro Strop has returned to training camp after he was kept away for a couple days for violating baseball’s COVID-19 protocols.
Cubs, infielder Sogard agree to minor league deal
Infielder Eric Sogard and the Chicago Cubs have agreed to a minor league contract, a person familiar with the situation said on Wednesday.
Infielder Eric Sogard and the Chicago Cubs have agreed to a minor league contract, a person familiar with the situation said on Wednesday.
Cubs finalize $800,000 deal with reliever Ryan Tepera
The Cubs finalized an $800,000, one-year contract with reliever Ryan Tepera on Tuesday, a deal that allows him to earn up to $1.75 million, and opened a roster spot by designating right-hander Duane Underwood Jr. for assignment.
The Cubs finalized an $800,000, one-year contract with reliever Ryan Tepera on Tuesday, a deal that allows him to earn up to $1.75 million, and opened a roster spot by designating right-hander Duane Underwood Jr. for assignment.
Baseball fans thrilled to be back at spring training games in Arizona
All 30 teams in Major League Baseball are allowing fans at their spring training facilities in Arizona and Florida, though capacity will be severely limited. The Chicago Cubs are welcoming the most fans (3,630 per game).
All 30 teams in Major League Baseball are allowing fans at their spring training facilities in Arizona and Florida, though capacity will be severely limited. The Chicago Cubs are welcoming the most fans (3,630 per game).
Rizzo hopes to get long-term deal, remain with Cubs
Anthony Rizzo said Monday he is hopeful about signing a long-term deal with the club before his contract expires at the end of the season.
Anthony Rizzo said Monday he is hopeful about signing a long-term deal with the club before his contract expires at the end of the season.
Braves claim outfielder Phillip Ervin off waivers from Cubs
The Atlanta Braves have claimed outfielder Phillip Ervin off waivers from the Chicago Cubs.
The Atlanta Braves have claimed outfielder Phillip Ervin off waivers from the Chicago Cubs.
Happ beats Cubs in arbitration; teams finish with 5-4 record
Outfielder Ian Happ defeated the Chicago Cubs in baseball’s final salary arbitration case this year on Friday and will get a raise from $624,000 to $4.1 million.
Outfielder Ian Happ defeated the Chicago Cubs in baseball’s final salary arbitration case this year on Friday and will get a raise from $624,000 to $4.1 million.
Cubs finalize 1-year contract with veteran reliever Workman
The Cubs finalized a $1 million, one-year contract with reliever Brandon Workman on Thursday.
The Cubs finalized a $1 million, one-year contract with reliever Brandon Workman on Thursday.
Jake Arrieta back with Cubs, finalizes $6M, 1-year contract
Jake Arrieta won a Cy Young Award, threw two no-hitters and helped end a championship drought in his first go-around with the Chicago Cubs.
Jake Arrieta won a Cy Young Award, threw two no-hitters and helped end a championship drought in his first go-around with the Chicago Cubs.